Twitterati Lashes Out After Government Surge Prices Of Three Premium Trains

New Delhi: Indian Railways announced to implement surge pricing for the three premium trains modeled on the basis of flexi fare system. Since, the decision came into light opposition opposed the ‘surge pricing’ in Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Duronto express trains and demanded its roll back immediately.

According to the new system, the base fares of these trains will increase by 10 per cent with every 10 per cent of berths sold subject to a prescribed ceiling limit. This surge in prices is being compared with the air fares and people demonstrated data through charts and depicted the malicious effect of this hike when already prices of petrol and other commodities have already laid a hand on zenith of inflation.

But, some people have supported Indian Railways maneuver of rising prices. It may be called as the baby step to revive the Railway system of the country. Many trains are running in the losses especially the premium ones. So, to improve the infrastructure Railway needs to revive its prices. Railways have showed no sign of revival in last quarter. Therefore, Suresh Prabhu left with no choice to milk premium trains

People expect railway facilities to be at par with bullet trains but don't want to pay for the service. This attitude needs to change.

. Everyone is peeping through the lens of #surgepricing but with different perspective. For some, Rail fares came up ‘rude shock’ or for others it was a mere ‘step to revive railways’ in the country which is already reeling under the scourge of high prices ahead of the festive season.

The way Modi govt is levying Tax on us, i think we need to take loan to pay these Taxes. #SurgePricing